New And Notable Books

I am in the unique and enjoyable position of receiving copies of most of the latest and greatest Christian books and I like to provide regular roundups of some of the best and brightest of the bunch. Here are some of the notable books that I've received in the past few weeks. "GOSPEL IDENTITY, GOSPEL GROWTH, GOSPEL LOVE" - A partnership between World Harvest Mission and New Growth Press brings us three studies titled "Gospel Identity", "Gospel Growth" and "Gospel Love". "Gospel Identity" focuses on the transformation of Christians by the power of the gospel. This ten-session small group study guides participants (and leaders) to discover their need for Jesus, examine the blessings of their new identity in Christ, and explain how those gifts move us outward so others can also experience new life in Jesus. With user-friendly small group activities and questions rooted in Scripture, this small group study (adapted from sections of "Gospel Transformation") includes a leader's guide and is suitable for small groups and individual mentoring. Other books in the series are "Gospel Growth" - Book 2 and "Gospel Love" - Book 3. These can be used as stand-alone products." (Learn more or buy it at Amazon or Westminster Books) "GOSPEL DEEPS" by Jared Wilson - "While pastoring for the past fifteen years, Jared Wilson has become known in contemporary evangelicalism for his passionate, gospel-centered writing and teaching. Following Wilson's well-received publication of "Gospel Wakefulness", he writes "Gospel Deeps" as a 'next step' to establishing the need for astonishment, which begins by looking at the astonishing things God has done in and through Christ. Wilson holds up the gospel like a diamond and examines it facet by facet, demonstrating the riches of its implications. This book serves as a valuable contribution to the emerging canon of gospel-centered literature, in the spirit of John Piper's "Pleasures of God" and Tim Keller's emphasis on a 'robust gospel,' and continues in the glory-reveling legacy left by Jonathan Edwards, John Owen, and the like. The distinctiveness of "Gospel Deeps" is found in Wilson's winsome and frequently ecstatic writing voice, as well as his unique approach to showcasing the gospel's beauty." (Learn more or buy it at Amazon or Westminster Books) "THE GOSPEL'S POWER height: 231px; margin-left: 8px; margin-right: 8px; float: right; ">WONDROUS WORKS OF GOD" by Starr Meade - According to Crossway, "We want our children to know the God we love and worship, but communicating abstract truths about God can sometimes be difficult. It's good for us and for our children that God wants to be known. So he doesn't simply tell us what he's like; he shows us in the stories of the Bible. As the sequel to "Mighty Acts of God", this volume tells 90 more stories from the Bible, beginning with the account of God creating Eve and ending with the epic visions in Revelation. Each story highlights an aspect of God's character and includes a helpful discussion guide to help the whole family see and understand the wondrous works of God!" (Learn more or buy it at Amazon or Westminster Books) "A PURITAN THEOLOGY" by Joel Beeke and Mark Jones. You may already have heard of this massive new work. "A Puritan Theology: Doctrine for Life offers a groundbreaking treatment of the Puritans teaching on most major Reformed doctrines, particularly those doctrines in which the Puritans made significant contributions. Since the late 1950s, nearly 150 Puritan authors and 700 Puritan titles have been reprinted and catalogued by Joel Beeke and Randall Pederson in their 2006 collection of mini-biographies and book reviews, titled, "Meet the Puritans". However, no work until now has gathered together the threads of their teaching into a unified tapestry of systematic theology." (Learn more or buy it at Amazon or Westminster Books) Advertise here via BEACON